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ulterior motives in dividing the company equally among us. H

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st money. I sighed, signing documents, and he brought up le

go," I explained, acknowledging the potential of

I added, noting the hidden financ

alanced two against

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asing greed, and I emphasized my determina

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fered," he mentioned. "But when she learns that you ignored the bylaws and gave

or staying away. I'll explain everything to her di

eeting with her. She's not often in the spotlig

or she would before I get to you.

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the phone, "What's your outfit c

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the Big Apple, or straight into b

a friendly dinner. More l

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with him, even though you haven't seen

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firmed, settling on

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l rubbing against your skin, you'll have quite th

gestions and ended the call. As I looked at myself in the mirror, I decide

I embraced the excitement. Memories of his taunts and his previous encou

uncertain I became. Despite the serious business at hand, my thoughts swirled. I considered tur

long as I didn't get turned on or the roo

owed me as I walked over, and he only nodded lightly when I arrived. Inappropriate attire for a business meeting, I was seated, and he, in a su

ture of his eyes, which seemed even more gray than my reco

join the company, I reminded myself that his attractiveness was merely superficial. I was

them protruding against the soft fabric. Letting out a sigh, I set my purse down and took hol